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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.04, 1,309.64 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.04, 1,309.64 and 535.04 is: 738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.04 : 1,309.64 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.04/1,309.64 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.04x = 1,309.64 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.04x = 700,709.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,709.79/949.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.34

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